Craftsman 917.252711 Owner's Manual page 30

PROBLE_ CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine continues to run I. Faulty' operator-safety presence control system. 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not
when operator leaves seat
with attachment c!utch
engaged
Poor cut o-uneven
t, Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Mower deck not level.
corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department,
i. Reptace blade Tighten blade bolt,
2. Level mower deck.
Mower biades wil_ not
rotate
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and bash under mower.
4. Sent blade mandrel.
5. Clogged mower deck vent holes bom buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash aroend mandrels.
I. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.
3. Frozen idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel,
3. Clean underside ot mower housing.
4. Rep}ace blade mandrel
5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Remove obstruction.
2. Replace mower drive belt.
3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Replace blade mandrel
Poor grass discharge '1. Engine speed too slow.
2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass,
4, Mower deck not level
5. Low/unevea tire air pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
2, Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before mowing,
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air pressure,
6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.
Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)
Battery will not ci_arge
Tractor "creeps'* with
motio[_ control lever in
"neutraF' positio_
(Fender shift mode{s onIy)
Loss of drive
Engine "backfires"
when turning eHg_ne
OFF'*
7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
8. Mower ddve belt worn.
9. Blades improperly installed.
!0. Improper blades used.
11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of
grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
1, Switch is "OFF".
2. Bulb(s) burned out,
3. Faulty light switch.
4. Loose or damaged wiring.
5 Blown Iuse,
1. Bad battery cetl(s).
2. Poor cable connections.
3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped),
4. Fauky alternator.
1. Motion control ]ever is out of adiustment.
I, Freewheel contro! in "disengaged" position.
2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken.
3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment
or servicing.
Engine throttle contro not set at "SLOW"
position for 30 seconds before s opp _l9 eofi ne
7, Clean underside of mower housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9, Reinsta!l blades sharp edge down.
10. Replace with blades listed in this manual.
1. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2, Replace bulb(s),
3_ ChecWreptace light switch,
4 Check wiring and connections=
5. Replace fuse.
1. Replace battery.
2, ChecWclean at! connections.
3. Replace regulator.
4. Replace akernator_
1. Adjust motion controI lever.
1, Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.
2. Replace motion drive belt.
3. Purge transmission.
Move throttle control to "SLOW" pesition and allow
to idle for 30 seconds befere s_oppiag anr._ine